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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,068.02 and 442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,068.02 and 442.25 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,068.02 = 442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,068.02 = 442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,068.02 × 442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 472,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,324.29/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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